A harpsichordist with a complete understanding of his instrument's capabilities! Simple registrations let the music and sparkling interpretation shine. He knows that the silences are as important as the sounds.
Now THIS is how you gin up a ragtime arrangement on harpsichord. He knows the limitations of the plucked instrument and makes this arrangement sound extra special at the same time. I love the subtle changes, melody alterations, and sneaky 7th chords everywhere. Bravo.
I suddenly want to own a harpsichord. Not that I'd ever be able to play stride bass...but just to be able to say to my friends, "This is one of the coolest instruments ever and it was invented many centuries ago and I own one." :)
Just goes to show the ol' harpsichord is a capable instrument even with more jazzy tunes like the Charleston and the classic ragtime tune, the Entertainer. The purists might be seething, but I think it's amazing, and the sound is really crisp and clear. It's certainly brought a smile to my face, and you have a sincere thank you for sharing this with everyone!
I saw and listened Don Angle more than 25 years ago, within the William Dowd/Von Nagel Paris' workshop, playing a lot of "rag time" pieces on the last French double produced by this workshop. It was a real pleasure, and he dedicated to me two from its vinyl recordings I have still there. Nice time of a good "concert dans les copeaux" ! Sorry he's passed now !
This is taking a leaf from the book of the great organist E. Power Biggs, who recorded a vinyl LP of Joplin in the 1970s, played on a magnificent pedal harpsichord. Interestingly the LP did not include The Entertainer, but it is on a later CD re-release (on Sony). This is a freer interpretation, of course, but not necessarily any the worse for that. Very enjoyable!
that's amazing !. J'apprécie infiniment ce son du clavecin, qui est comme une sauce aigre-douce qui s'accomode bien avec la musique entraînante , franche, optimiste très américaine de l'époque Ragtime, Owh Yess !
I think this piece on a harpsichord sounds even better than on a piano it has a much more carnival and comedic feel (I mean that in a nice way btw). xXx
You are a Fantastic Harpsichordist. youre sense of timing is brilliant you hit both hands at the exactly same instant it can only be done so well with lots of work. Also, youre trappings are perfect. I do play harpsichord too and I know how hard sometimes is to make perfection. You are a genious playing this amazing instrument.
I love that Christopher. Through the harpsichord, Scott Joplin has found his perfect instrument ! Did you listen the Elisabeth Chojnacka version with her gorgious 16' Sidey harpsichord ? That's lovely !
only part of this I raise my eyebrow at is the "Generic Music" at the end, it's stunning! I wish it had a name, or that there was more of it. Don't get me wrong I came here for the entertainer first and foremost, but that generic music was far from generic.
Agreed, I too wish to know more about it, it sounded vaguely familiar but that could just be my mind playing tricks on me, either way it's a great piece of music
beautiful... I know that the Rag Time and Spain Music rendition on harpsichord lead to incredible sound and effects... I have performed the Rag Time on a Pedal harpsichord ... see Edward George Power Biggs on a pedal harpsichord on you tube ... splendid...
@jpbaconnet Je me souviens avoir acheté à cette époque ce disque vinyl 33 trs des ragtimes de Scott Joplin sur Clavecin mais c'était sur un Clavecin Pédalier non sur un grand double français. Malheureusement , j'ai prété ce disque à une connaissance et ne l'ai jamais revu. La démarche qui consiste à interpréter des oeuvres modernes sur des instruments anciens est loin d'être une idée neuve.
Le ragtime de Broadway il va jouer En tonalité de do majeure Alors, parce que Robin des bois qui est dans Disney et qu’il disent: que notre mignonne chanson d’amour est très joyeuse comme let it be des Beatles! Et la panthère noire en peluche du soldat rose ! Et la chanson paillarde de David Bowie! Et la cucaracha! Et alouette gentille alouette Et uzi hitman! Et Cadet Rousselle Et la chanson française qui s'appellera Malbrough! Et kirikou! Et diam's! Et la chanson des petits pois et carottes en hébreu (Afouna Ve Gezer) du dvd de Matan Ariel ! Et les comédiens de aznavour! Et la chanson de l’extraterrestre de Émilie jolie! Et la marche turque de Mozart Et Carmen! Et le lion est mort ce soir! Et super Mario Bros! Et Moshe datz! Et Noël ! Et la flûte à Pablo de dora l’exploratrice ! Et j’ai du bon tabac Et le french cancan de offenbach ! Et les deux guitares de aznavour Et la chanson de l’autruche de Emilie jolie Et elle descend de la montagne à cheval Et Matok Matok ! Et ah vous dirais je maman
Nice Charleston after "The Entertainer"! Only thing that would have made the "Generic" music at the end better would be an accompaniment of Celtic drums, and maybe a few pipes.
But do you realize why they would be like "WTF"? It's because this a radically different style than they had back then, and it would have probably been extremely revolutionary if one could turn time back to perform a ragtime, or any modern form of music, in front of people in the 1400's
The Entertainer sounds really cool on the harpsichord!
I agree. The crisp attack of the harpsichord notes suits ragtime, I think
First time I listen to "modern" tunes played in a harpsichord...
Me too
Debussy sounds pretty good on a harpsichord too
A harpsichordist with a complete understanding of his instrument's capabilities! Simple registrations let the music and sparkling interpretation shine. He knows that the silences are as important as the sounds.
Agreed.
Although 'inabilities' might be a better term.
Now THIS is how you gin up a ragtime arrangement on harpsichord. He knows the limitations of the plucked instrument and makes this arrangement sound extra special at the same time. I love the subtle changes, melody alterations, and sneaky 7th chords everywhere. Bravo.
I do agree! Don Angle was the real master of this. I do miss him and his wonderful playing.
When it's 1705 and 1905 at the same time
Hilarious, love it
"the entertainer" was published un 1902
@Rockin Robin how. It's well known that's when it was published.
@@Hola-h000and the clavier and piano had begun replacing the harpsichord by 1705 but we can still just enjoy a joke because it’s not literal
I suddenly want to own a harpsichord. Not that I'd ever be able to play stride bass...but just to be able to say to my friends, "This is one of the coolest instruments ever and it was invented many centuries ago and I own one." :)
The harpsicord makes it more unique and cooler then when you play it on piano
This piece sounds so good played on harpsichord like it was written for it instead of piano
Best harpsichord rendition of Ragtime I've heard!
This is good, but I think E Power Biggs is better. Biggs is not taking so many liberties with the tune.
Sounds like a retro game theme
It does have a square wave quality
@@Degenerate_Gen harpsichord reminds me of MIDI
I just loved the ornamental effects and other added stuff that made it sound so good on an instrument it was not intended for.
Just goes to show the ol' harpsichord is a capable instrument even with more jazzy tunes like the Charleston and the classic ragtime tune, the Entertainer. The purists might be seething, but I think it's amazing, and the sound is really crisp and clear.
It's certainly brought a smile to my face, and you have a sincere thank you for sharing this with everyone!
Seethe away purists-THIS IS MAGNIFICENT-I like the crisp attack of harpsichord it suits ragtime .
There are no 'ragtime purists'.
It isn't a 'pure' genre...
What a wonderful reimagining, such precise execusion & understanding.
I loved doing this in music school!! It would get a few laughs from students and a few scornful looks from professors!
A match made in heaven! It works so well! :)
Don Angle played both Harpsichord & Accordion
I wish there was a video of the guy playing the Generic Music. It sounds like he's be rocking out proper.
How can I search for Generic Music？ I can't find another one playing it.
the Harpsichord almost has the same attach of a cinema organ of thous days I love the Harpsichord in this kind of music it works...
-dies of music awesomeness- Eargasm to the max!
I saw and listened Don Angle more than 25 years ago, within the William Dowd/Von Nagel Paris' workshop, playing a lot of "rag time" pieces on the last French double produced by this workshop. It was a real pleasure, and he dedicated to me two from its vinyl recordings I have still there. Nice time of a good "concert dans les copeaux" !
Sorry he's passed now !
What a magical and wonderful performance! 😃
Brilliant performance!!!
LOL! I would love to have seen somebody whip this out in the 1400's, and watch everyone be like, WTF? !!! lol
Amazing. Thank you. Well done.
I agree. In weird way I can imagine this music being in a Super Mario Bros. level.
This is taking a leaf from the book of the great organist E. Power Biggs, who recorded a vinyl LP of Joplin in the 1970s, played on a magnificent pedal harpsichord. Interestingly the LP did not include The Entertainer, but it is on a later CD re-release (on Sony). This is a freer interpretation, of course, but not necessarily any the worse for that. Very enjoyable!
Very enjoyable, and well played!
8 seconds into the song, and I've already 'favourited' it :D
This is amazing, I'd like to hear it with a drum beat.
In a parallel universe, this was the famous Super Mario Brothers theme tune from 1985.
Awesome
Congratulation! An original and witty performance of this tired piece (entertainer).
Wow this is fantastic i love this tune it reminds me of the old super mario games. The tunes from it
This is so awesome I want to make a modern James Bond film with this kind of touch.
that's amazing !. J'apprécie infiniment ce son du clavecin, qui est comme une sauce aigre-douce qui s'accomode bien avec la musique entraînante , franche, optimiste très américaine de l'époque Ragtime, Owh Yess !
wonderful
Wow, that was amazing.
I think this piece on a harpsichord sounds even better than on a piano it has a much more carnival and comedic feel (I mean that in a nice way btw). xXx
Exellent!
ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL CHRIS! I LOVE THIS HAHAHA THANKS FOR POSTING IT! DIRECTLY TO MY FAVORITES AND HUNDRED STARS,
KISS KISS, HUG HUG. XD
Beautiful sound
Unexpected, but really cool! Thanks for uploading!
You are a Fantastic Harpsichordist. youre sense of timing is brilliant you hit both hands at the exactly same instant it can only be done so well with lots of work. Also, youre trappings are perfect. I do play harpsichord too and I know how hard sometimes is to make perfection. You are a genious playing this amazing instrument.
lol.....what a fantastic idea, ragtime on harpsichord....amazing!!!!!
Excellent , beau travail !
Amazing! Thank you for uploading!
An awesome performance! Very well recorded as well, sounds great through a pair of AKG K240-M's
nice work...excelente interpretación...
super !!!
Maravilleux musique!!!!!
It really is called Generic Music! You can buy his arrangement at his site.
I think Generic Music is not an arrangement but an original composition of Mr. Angle.
I love that Christopher. Through the harpsichord, Scott Joplin has found his perfect instrument ! Did you listen the Elisabeth Chojnacka version with her gorgious 16' Sidey harpsichord ? That's lovely !
Vraiment un instrument qu' il faut redécouvrir ! Je pense que nous n'avons pas tout étudié ! Qui s'y met ?
I think that the Tetris and Super Mario theme song also would be nice on the harpsichord.
This is fun!
very good...oh YES
I recommend you to play Super Mario Bros. 2 Overworld theme on Harpsichord
Thank ye
Three years hence since your suggestion. Hath the gentleman obliged?
I too would like to know
The man passed away...
Super cool
DUDE YOU ROCK SO HARD!!!!!!!! :D
awesome, thanks for the video response!
Aaaaaa aaaaaaaaa boli , boli .......,usi me bole od ovoga🤣😂
only part of this I raise my eyebrow at is the "Generic Music" at the end, it's stunning! I wish it had a name, or that there was more of it. Don't get me wrong I came here for the entertainer first and foremost, but that generic music was far from generic.
Agreed, I too wish to know more about it, it sounded vaguely familiar but that could just be my mind playing tricks on me, either way it's a great piece of music
ich hab gerade Marchand auf youtube gesucht, da wird mir das hier angezeigt
:D
verrückt was da manchmal unter ähnlichen Vidios steht^^
Today I played the harpsichord for the very first time, man, I should've played that.
beautiful... I know that the Rag Time and Spain Music rendition on harpsichord lead to incredible sound and effects...
I have performed the Rag Time on a Pedal harpsichord ... see Edward George Power Biggs on a pedal harpsichord on you tube ... splendid...
Almost sounds like carousel music. I like it. :-)
I just eargasmed
On the Charleston Theme, the harpsichord sounded like a piano being played at a saloon.
you can play that thing!
the part starting at 2.01 is really good sounding
Amazing! The harpsichord requires more precision than the piano, and it is just amazing how clean sounding you play!
Lol this is amazing
Whats the name of the third piece this guy is playing? its absolutely amazing =)
Thank God for Bart Cristofori.
@jpbaconnet Je me souviens avoir acheté à cette époque ce disque vinyl 33 trs des ragtimes de Scott Joplin sur Clavecin mais c'était sur un Clavecin Pédalier non sur un grand double français.
Malheureusement , j'ai prété ce disque à une connaissance et ne l'ai jamais revu.
La démarche qui consiste à interpréter des oeuvres modernes sur des instruments anciens est loin d'être une idée neuve.
Wow! Not even Elsbieta Choinaka plays the double thrillers! -)
remind me of a level in nes game zanak lol
imslp.org probably has free scores of a lot of Joplns music (and a bunch of other composers as well).
James P Johnson
3:55 Charleston 1925
I love Generic Music, but I don't know how to find the original one :-(
4:09 part... it reminds me of those old cartoons.... lol
It is as if Joplin wrote it for the Harpsichord
hmmm... most cool. Where might the sheet music be obtained? :)
The Charleston starts at 3:50, just so you know.
Came here for the entertainer tho
@@SQUAREHEADSAM1912 Fair enough.
Le ragtime de Broadway il va jouer En tonalité de do majeure
Alors, parce que Robin des bois qui est dans Disney et qu’il disent: que notre mignonne chanson d’amour est très joyeuse comme let it be des Beatles!
Et la panthère noire en peluche du soldat rose !
Et la chanson paillarde de David Bowie!
Et la cucaracha!
Et alouette gentille alouette
Et uzi hitman!
Et Cadet Rousselle
Et la chanson française qui s'appellera Malbrough!
Et kirikou!
Et diam's!
Et la chanson des petits pois et carottes en hébreu (Afouna Ve Gezer) du dvd de Matan Ariel !
Et les comédiens de aznavour!
Et la chanson de l’extraterrestre de Émilie jolie!
Et la marche turque de Mozart
Et Carmen!
Et le lion est mort ce soir!
Et super Mario Bros!
Et Moshe datz!
Et Noël !
Et la flûte à Pablo de dora l’exploratrice !
Et j’ai du bon tabac
Et le french cancan de offenbach !
Et les deux guitares de aznavour
Et la chanson de l’autruche de Emilie jolie
Et elle descend de la montagne à cheval
Et Matok Matok !
Et ah vous dirais je maman
it´s very FUNNY!!!!!....
Nice Charleston after "The Entertainer"!
Only thing that would have made the "Generic" music at the end better would be an accompaniment of Celtic drums, and maybe a few pipes.
Kinda reminds me of Super Mario Bros. lol
Somebody missed the"like" button. :)
3:50
are you from Godalming?
8-bit entertainer
A “bourdon” at the end. ?Couperin?
What album are these from?
noice.
Bach will like this.....
Mario too :D
If your referring to the song writer, you're wrong. That would be Scott joplin
But do you realize why they would be like "WTF"? It's because this a radically different style than they had back then, and it would have probably been extremely revolutionary if one could turn time back to perform a ragtime, or any modern form of music, in front of people in the 1400's
Harpsichord sounds like a midi machine
Incapable of expression.
Bach would tap his foot to this
Somehow sounds kinda like a videogame